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}" ~ L1San~s POST OFFICE BOX 125/SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 18666/AC 512 892-2417 November 8, 1972 TO: City Manager FROM: Assistant to City Manager REFERENCE: Backhoe Bid Bids for a tractor-loader-backhoe were opened Wednesday, November 1, 1972, at 4:00 p.m. The following is a resap of the base bid with diesel option: I Girard Machinery & Supply Co. - CASE-J80B Lanford Equipment Company - M-F 50A Central Texas Equipment Co. - AC-615' Case Power & Equipment Company- CASE-580B River City Machinery Company - CASE-580B $11,047.00 9,905.00 10,809.08 10,589.00 10,303.00 The low bid was from Lanford Equipment Company, bidding a Massey Ferguson 50A. Second low was River City Machinery Company, bidding a Case 580B. The two low bids were examined by myself and George Bo~ker. The results of this examination revealed that, from an operator's standpoint, the Case 580B would prove to be a more productive piece of equipment. Further, there were details of construction, such as welds, dual boom cylinders, bracing and IQader bucket operation, that would enable the Case to function at a lower maintenance cost and, conversely, with less down time. Examining the two pieces of ~quipment from an experience factor, Case has many moreqackhoes in operation in this area than any other single aompany. Owner~ maintain that Case lasts longer and out~performs any other backhoe. Also, the service facil ities at River City appear to be superior to those at Lanford. I In conclusion, the City of San Marcos has an opportunity to purchase for $398 more than the low bid the Mercedes Benz of the backhoe industry. I would then recommend Council acceptance of the bid from River City Equipment Company on a Case 580B backhoe-loader for $10,303.00. This figure below the $11,000 budgeted. Respectfully submitted, fi~,----- JBB:dh James 8. Baugh Assistant to the City Manager